X100Svs Z50
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x100s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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